6.2.2 - The CMOS Inverter
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What does a CMOS inverter do?
💡 Hint: Think about how the output changes when the input changes.
Which transistor conducts when the input is high in a CMOS inverter?
💡 Hint: Remember the behavior of NMOS transistors.
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What type of logic operation does a CMOS inverter perform?
💡 Hint: Consider the primary function of the inverter.
True or False: An NMOS transistor conducts when the input is low.
💡 Hint: Remember the voltage conditions for NMOS operation.
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Develop a design specification for a CMOS inverter part of a larger digital circuit. Include estimated input and output voltages, and discuss the importance of selecting adequate transistor sizes.
💡 Hint: Think about how varying Vdd can affect your logic levels.
Analyze the efficiency of a CMOS inverter in terms of power consumption and propagation delay when used in rapid switching applications.
💡 Hint: Consider how both dynamic and static power contribute to total energy consumption.
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